Can I file a complaint?

There have been some court decisions that have said that unemployment benefits are a property right and may not be constitutionally terminated...

Can't get a job due to misdemeanors

Dear Megan: The EEOC recently issued guidance on this matter. It is available here: http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/arrest_conviction.cfm#I If...

Is it illegal to pay lower than minimal wage?

YES! Here is the contact info for the Dept. of Labor in your region: New Orleans District Office US Dept. of Labor Wage & Hour Division F....

Hello i want to know what i can do about my DV background its holding me back from getting a real job

The EEOC recently issued guidance on this subject. It is available here: http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/arrest_conviction.cfm Talk to a...

My father is 95 years old and I need to take off from work to drive him to the hospital or doctors office.

Ask your employer or union representative about the company's leave time policy. If you are not able to take paid time off, you may be entitled to...

By law does a company have to let you know the reason why you wasn't hired

Companies do not have to tell a prospective employee why he/she was not hired. The EEOC recently issued guidance regarding the potential for...

Yes. The employer just needs to pay minimum wage and make, keep and provide you accurate records concerning your working hours and pay....

Can I file a class action lawsuit against a union. It has been a year and a half and they refused to arbitrate my termination.

The union has a "duty of fair representation" but that duty is limited. For example, the union can refuse to arbitrate your termination if they...

Horrible! I am a Michigan licensed attorney that has represented unemployment benefit claimants in state agency and court proceedings and have...

I need to know wether or not i have a case?

You can take this to small claims court if you so desire. You would need to prove that his actions in damaging your laptop were negligent or that...